CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Griswold Road South Lyon, MI (248)

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1 CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Griswold Road South Lyon, MI (248) S E P T E M B E R, crosslut@bignet.net Dear Beloved Members and Friends, During the Labor Day weekend, we remember laborers and our labor. We thank God for laborers and all the work they do. We thank the Lord for all godly vocations and occupations. We remember and thank God for doctors, nurses, housewives, teachers, teacher aides, secretaries, auto workers, police officers, construction workers, bus and truck drivers, farmers, landscapers, restaurant workers, realtors, veterinarians, accountants, bankers, postal workers, lawyers, managers, engineers, food service workers, sales people, florists, librarians, painters, repairmen, electricians, supervisors, grocery workers, business people, credit counselors, social workers, factory workers, dental workers, and insurance workers. I thank God for you and the work that you do. I thank the Lord for working through you to help people. Jesus did work on the cross to help you. Christ agonized to make you holy so that you can keep on loving each other as brothers. Your Lord languished outside the Jerusalem city gate to make you holy through His blood. The Holy Spirit encourages you to keep on loving each other as brothers. (Heb. 13:1) Let brotherly love remain in your relationships with one another. Regard each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. You are spiritual brothers. The Spirit leads and empowers you to continue to love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. Christ suffered outside the Jerusalem city gate to make people holy by His blood shed on the cross. Golgatha, the hill where Christ was crucified, was just outside the Jerusalem city gate. Our Lord suffered great agony of body and spirit when he languished for six hours on the cross. Jesus made you holy through His blood shed on the cross. Christ s blood cleansed you from all sin. Jesus blood paid the price in full for all your sins. Christ s blood set you free from your sins. Your Lord suffered and shed His blood to sanctify you. You are holy in God s sight by faith in Christ. During this month of September, we remember our Lord who labored for us in His life and crucifixion. We remember our Lord when we partake of His Supper. We remember our Lord when we worship Him. Jesus helps you to continue to love one another as brothers. Thank the Lord and sing His praise. May God bless you and your family during this month of September and always. Sincerely Yours in Christ, Pastor Terry Nelson The summer worship time of 9:30 a.m. continues through the Labor Day weekend (September 2). The worship times of 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. return on September 9. The Counselor guides you to remember to entertain strangers. Greet people at church that you do not know. Introduce yourself to them. Invite them to meals, activities, services, and Bible studies. Be hospitable to them. We will be blessed by receiving strangers.

2 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Praise and worship services will be held the first Sunday of the month at 9:15 a.m. In September, the first Contemporary worship service will be held on Sunday, September 16 (due to the Labor Day weekend.) Consider serving the Lord by being a participant in the Praise Team or serving as an usher or reader. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOOL classes and Adult Bible Study will start up again on Sunday, September 9. Thank you to Amy Lockard for taking on the position of Sunday School Superintendent. God bless her in her service to our Lord and His church! SUNDAY SCHOOL meets during the 10:30 a.m. worship service for children ages 3 years through 5 th grade. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 as we continue the topic in Adult BIBLE STUDY called Science and the Savior. Explore the relationship between science, technology, and faith how these relationships affect our culture and how you can Biblically respond. TEAM TRINITY Youth Bible Group (grades 6-12) will meet on Sunday, September 16, during the 10:30 a.m. service, following the Contemporary Worship service, for Bible Study and fellowship. Call Matt & Kindsey Nelson at if you have any questions. Team Trinity will meet in October as follows: Sunday, Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct :30 a.m. A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS meeting will be held on Thursday, August 30, at 7 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL teachers and subs are needed for the school year. Please call Amy Lockard at and volunteer to serve the Lord in this capacity. The more help we have, the less often each teacher has to teach. ICE CREAM SOCIAL An Ice Cream Social will be held here at church after the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, September 9, the first Sunday back to the fall schedule. The event is sponsored by the Board of Evangelism. Please invite a friend! CROSS OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Preschool With a Plus A limited number of openings remain in our afternoon three year old class and afternoon four year old class. Pass the word on to friends and family. Following are the Aides for the school year: 4 sam & pm: Kathy Saven, Julie Mattison Kathy Goodenow, Kelly Nuttall 3 s am & pm: Marci Wasilko, Kelly Nuttall, Kathy Goodenow OPEN HOUSES will be held for those children registered on: 4 s am: Mon., Sept. 10, 9:30-10:30am 4 spm: Mon., Sept. 10, 11:00am-Noon 3 sam: Tues., Sept. 11, 9:30-10:30am 3 spm: Tues, Sept. 11, 11:00am-Noon The FIRST DAYS of class are as follows: Four Year Olds: Wed., Sept. 12 Three Year Olds: Thurs., Sept. 13 Morning classes meet from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Afternoon classes meet from 12:30-2:30 p.m. A LUNCHEON for our Aides and Board members will be held on Wednesday, September 5, at 11:30 a.m. A short meeting will precede lunch.

3 CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTION A CONFIRMATION PARENTS meeting will be held Wednesday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. All parents of 7 th and 8 th grade students are invited to attend. MEETINGS AT A GLANCE... Wed. Sept. 5 8:00pm Evangelism Thurs. Sept. 6 7:00pm Elders Mon. Sept.10 7:00pm Trustees Sat. Sept.15 10:00am Women s Outr. Tues. Sept.18 7:00pm Council CHOIR Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. People of all voices are needed. If you enjoy singing to God, please prayerfully consider singing in our Choir. Rehearsals are held on most Wednesdays at 7 p.m. I will sing to the Lord for He has been good to me. (Psalm 13:6) NAME TAGS We encourage our members to wear the name tags on Sunday mornings provided in their mail boxes. (Most members have been provided a name tag. Please inform Chris if you are in need of one.) We thank the Board of Evangelism for providing our new name tags. Visitors will be invited to wear a disposable name tag, provided on the table as you enter. COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE SEPT DECEMBER, 2007 First & Third Sundays SEPT. Sunday School Teachers (Sept. 16 only) OCT. Altar Guild NOV. Preschool Board DECEMBER Board of Elders WOMEN S OUTREACH Women s Outreach will meet Saturday, September 15, at 10 a.m., to finalize plans for our second annual Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal Fair, scheduled for Saturday, October 13. Three professional appraisers will be available to give their verbal appraisals Suggested items: Furniture, Jewelry, Glass, Porcelain, Pottery, Silver, Dolls, Memorabilia Start looking for those treasures around the house to have appraised. Sign up on the Information Center Board to lend a hand. HELP is especially needed the day of the Fair. COOK BOOKS: THE COOK BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED! They are available for $7 per copy. Pick up a number of copies. They will make great Christmas gifts! PAINTING Take notice of how nice the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen look. THANK YOU to Gary Albin and his crew of painters: Bill Hicks, Edda Albin, John Candela, Claudia Abrash, Kenneth Taber, Ron Reichert, Jim Morrison, and Steve Klamik. They did an awesome job! ALTAR FLOWERS DATES are available to sign up for ALTAR FLOWERS. Vases are available for $16 each and can be taken home after the worship service. (Two vases are available each Sunday; you do not need to purchase both vases.)

4 BLOOD DRIVE A Red Cross Blood Drive was held here at church on August 7. 97% of their goal was met, with 29 pints of blood collected. (This amount potentially saved 87 lives.) Thank you to Amy Lockard for organizing this worthwhile event. TAB COLLECTION We are continuing to collect can TABS for Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. The tabs are sold for scrap, and the money is used to purchase paper products. Remember.. together we can make a difference. Place your tabs in the container provided in the kitchen. Thanks! WEB PAGE Throughout the month, you can go online to check out our church s web page: The Calendar and Newsletter are available each month on this web site. Also, if you would prefer this newsletter be ed to you, rather than mailed, us at crosslut@bignet.net. One of our members has a ROOM to RENT. Call Mike at AREA NEWS The Lutheran Activities Organization (LAOus.com) has been granted permission to participate in the CYO Football League for the season beginning the fall of Participation is open to all boys who are baptized and whose families are members of an LCMS congregation. If you are interested in helping turn this proposal into a reality as a Coach, Volunteer, or Player, please go to and fill out a Preliminary Interest form. Also, BIKE RIDING this fall 5 th Saturday after Labor Day at Kensington. Go to today! VACATION 2007 BIBLE SCHOOL Avalanche Ranch The Lord blessed us with 184 children registered and about 50 young people and adults helping. We thank God for their works of faith and labors of love. It was a joy to teach the Gospel to His little ones. SPECIAL THANKS to our VBS Committee: Bonnie Reichert, Chris Nelson, Julie Mattison, and Claudia Abrash. Also.... Julie Mattison Music Leader; Bonnie & Ron Reichert Crafts; Claudia Abrash Decorating; Janet Romans Bible Stories; Amy Deeds Snack; Chandler Lach Recreation. THANK YOU to all who taught and helped at Vacation Bible School! TEACHERS: Marci Wasilko, Kathy Goodenow, Lori Savanyu, Deb Johnson, Dawn Lanczki, Jessie & Kayla Evans, Emily Martin, Dawn Petz, Julie Holewinski, Denise Gerke, Patty Wadkins, Karen Hantz, Shari Stevenson, and Jan Moser. CRAFT PREPARATION: (Mrs. Reichert thanks you too!) Carol Erb, Doreen Echols, Angie Baker, Carla Geelhood, Clarice French, Denise Gerke, Julie Candela, Lyne Nelson, Patty Wadkins, Audrey Campbell (office work), and Janelle Lach (photos). HELPERS: Amy Lockard, Lillian Candela, Allison Altenberger, Shaylah Blacklock, Rachael Smith, Hannah Munzenberger, Meggie Kluck, Jacob & Justin Allen, Miranda Zabik, Christian Romans, Doreen Echols, Clarice French, Gary & Edda Albin, Kathy Goley, Julie Candela, Zach Lanczki, Eric Hantz, Janelle Lach, Alli Myers, and Nikki Hughes. VBS OFFERING: $500 has been sent to Luther World Relief to provide Bibles and Sunday School materials to children in Africa.

5 Are Treasures Hidden in your House? Are you Curious about the Value of these Items? Second Annual Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal Fair Furniture, Jewelry, Glass, Porcelain, Pottery, Silver, Dolls, Toys, Memorabilia Saturday, October 13, AM 2 PM Hosted by Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Griswold Rd. (corner of 10 Mile & Griswold) South Lyon Professional Evaluations by: Darlene Hines, ISA CAPP-USPAP Certified Member, International Society of Appraisers Board of Directors, International Society of Appraisers Invited Guest Antiques Roadshow July 2007 Mavis Mealy Co-owner Old Visions Antiques Trained by International Society of Appraisers Work includes PAX TV s Appraisal Fair & Gibraltar Antique Appraisal Fair Betty Trybuski, GIA ISA Owner Suburban Appraisal Services since 1996 Accredited, International Society of Appraisers Gemological Institute of America Admission: $2 at door Appraisal Fee: $6 per item 2 items for $10 Verbal appraisal of approximate value For more information call or visit

6 MEMBERSHIP BIRTH: + + Grace Olivia Nelson Child of Aaron & Christina Nelson BAPTISMS: + + Jillian Nicole Meikle July 1, 2007 Parents: Benjamin & Lynn Meikle + + Brady Isaac Groesbeck July 28, 2007 Parents: Justin & Rebecca Groesbeck CALLED HOME: + + Virginia Massoll July 19, Edward Gil Schroeder August 8, 2007 TRANSFER OUT: + + Arlean Adams Christ Church, Redford MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS + + In memory of her husband, Roy O. Rucker, and in honor of her mother, Esther Schlosser, a gift has been given for LSB Hymnals by Louise Rucker. + + In memory of Virginia Massoll, gifts have been given to Debt Reduction by Bill & Ettie Ann Hirth and Marie Smith. + + In memory of Virginia Massoll, gifts have been given by Joy Leunberger, Paul & Dorothy Neikirk, James & Barbara Ricks, Harry & Ruth Scott, Robert & Margaret Wendt, Earl Tishler, Donna Dehnbostel, Diana Landsberg, and Terry & Ellie Connolly. MEMORIALS continued: + + In memory of Gil Schroeder, a gift has been given to Debt Reduction by Marie Smith. + + In memory of Gil Schroeder, a gift has been given to Debt Reduction by Bill & Ettie Ann Hirth. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2 Alec Chaklosh 4 Richard Benson Myron Nims 5 Ryan Gates Alexander Loukas Andrew Loukas 7 David Gerke Karin Wolski 8 Frank Huber Emma Zabik Jacquelyn Zimmerman 9 Emma Rancour 12 Lea Faust Aidan Lockard 14 Dan Cabadas 15 Steve Gorman 18 Jason LaPerna 19 Matthew Deeds 22 Tom Flook Evan King 23 Derek Aho Melanie Hibbard 26 Evelyn Oliver 27 Kirsten Lanam Ryan Stevenson 29 Kimberly Zecman 30 Julie Loukas SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2 Brent & Lisa Sterling 10 Myron & Jo Ann Nims 13 David & Carol Mielke 16 David & Sharon Arvo James & Angela Baker 17 Keith & Beverly Pixley 25 David & Cathy Eckhout Mike & Marci Wasilko

7 S E P T E M B E R CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH crosslut@bignet.net Office: Web: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday + Indicates Holy Communion 1 2 9:30am Worship 9 8:00am Worship + 9:15 am Adult Bible Class 10:30am Worship + 10:30am Sunday School 11:30am Ice Cream Social 16 8:00am Worship 9:15am Contemporary Worship 10:30am Worship 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Team Trinity Youth Bible Group 11:30am Coffee Hour 23 8:00am Worship + 9:15am Adult Bible Class 10:30am Worship + 10:30am Sunday School 3 Labor Day 10 5:30 & 6:30pm Weight Watchers 7:00pm Trustees 17 5:30 & 6:30pm Weight Watchers 24 5:30 & 6:30pm Weight Watchers :30pm Confirmation 7:00pm Choir 8:00pm Evangelism Pastor Nelson - Conference 18 7:00pm Church Council :30pm Confirmation 7:00pm Choir :30pm Confirmation 7:00pm Choir 6 6:30-8:30pm Girl Scouts 7:00pm Elders 13 6:30-8:30pm Cub Scouts 20 6:30-8:30pm Girl Scouts 27 6:30-8:30pm Cub Scouts :00am Women s Outreach :00am Worship + 9:15am Adult Bible Class 10:30am Worship + 10:30am Sunday School

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